CM Yogi Adityanath lays foundation of first cow sanctuary in Mirzapur

VARANASI: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to people of Vindhyachal to extend cooperation in developing the Vindhya Corridor and play an active role in making Ganga pollution-free by extending support to Namami Gange campaign of PM Modi. Yogi was addressing a public meeting at the Government Inter College ground in Mirzapur on Wednesday as part of the Ganga Yatra.He also laid foundation of state’s first ‘go-abhayaranya’ (cow sanctuary) and offered prayers at the Vindhyachal temple.
Yogi said developing the shrine was everybody’s responsibility. “We are not just planning development of Vindhyachal Dham by introducing world-class facilities, we will develop the entire Vindhya range,” he said.
Yogi also stated when the pilgrimage site will be a big tourist draw, most problems would be solved. He recalled PM’s gift of a mega solar power plant with French collaboration in Mirzapur.
“People have begun understanding why Modi said in 2014 that ‘Ma Ganga ne bulaya hai’ (I have been called by Mother Ganga). The Namami Gange project became a reality due to efforts of PM Modi. The PM instilled confidence among the people that Ganga can become clean,” he said.
Ganga invokes faith, but also keeps afloat our economy, he said. “After putting a check on industrial waste flowing into the Ganga from Sisamau, the biggest drain in Kanpur, which was causing maximum pollution, efforts are now being made to reach every village and town along it to mobilise people to ensure no pollutant is disposed in the river,” he said.
“When the PM is determined to make Ganga pollution-free, it becomes responsibility of all to contribute in this campaign.” He said the government is working hard to revive organic farming, developing ponds, sports ground and parks along the river.
Earlier, the CM laid the foundation of ‘go-abhayaranya’ to be developed on 27 bigha in Halia block of the district. It will be first sanctuary in which cows will be left free to graze. He also announced that projects of Rs 6000 crore have been sanctioned for overall development of Vindhya region, including neighbouring Sonbhadra district.